Voters pass more stringent 'right to repair' measure

Supporters of the “right to repair” ballot question are celebrating a resounding win at the polls in Massachusetts and hoping the first-in-the-nation law will be a model for other states to follow.

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

BOSTON — Supporters of the “right to repair” ballot question are celebrating a resounding win at the polls in Massachusetts and hoping the first-in-the-nation law will be a model for other states to follow.

The measure passed by voters is more stringent than a compromise right to repair law that passed the Legislature in July, but too late for the question to be removed from the ballot.

Massachusetts Right to Repair Committee spokesman Art Kinsman said today the group was willing to work with lawmakers to reconcile the ballot question with the existing law. But he said “careful thought and consideration” should be given to the wishes of voters in light of the large margin of victory at the polls.